Places of power. Winter or spring travel

You will go to the amazing Lake Baikal!

In this tour, you can take many photos of different places of Lake Baikal: we will visit Olkhon Island, Tunka Valley, walk along the shore of Kyngarga, where we will see mysterious structures made of stones that bring good luck.

Features of the season on Lake Baikal, see It's important to know.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$966
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 6 – 13 December
    • 9 – 16 December
    • 11 – 18 December
    • 13 – 20 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 8 January, 2025
    • 3 – 10 January, 2025
    • 6 – 13 January, 2025
    • 8 – 15 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 19 people
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A fascinating view of the Shaman Stone
We will take a chairlift up to the Chersky Stone observation deck
Getting to know the inhabitants of Lake Baikal
We are waiting for a virtual dive in a bathyscaphe to the very bottom of the lake
Baikal Astrophysical Observatory
Let's get acquainted with two of the most powerful telescopes in the country
The magic of Olkhon
Many shamans come to the island to perform all kinds of rituals
Picturesque Cape Khoboy
We will go to the northern part of Olkhon Island with stops for photo shoots

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk — Olkhon

    Meeting at the airport, railway station, or hotel in Irkutsk.

    Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.

    Transfer to Olkhon Island.

    Accommodation at the campsite.

    Meals included: dinner.

    By road: about 300 km.

    Total duration: approximately 6 hours.

  • Day 2 - Cape Khoboy and northern Olkhon
  • Day 3 - Free day on Olkhon
  • Day 4 - Cape Kobylya Golova and southern Olkhon
  • Day 5 - Olkhon - Irkutsk
  • Day 6 - Irkutsk - Arshan
  • Day 7 - Free day in Arshan
  • Day 8 - Arshan — Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at a campsite and in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the category of accommodation and date of arrival, RUB.:

 Regular datesHoliday dates
economystandardeconomystandard
2-bed room100 600109 600103 300112 200
surcharge for single occupancy17 00023 30018 80025 000

Partially comfortable accommodation – economy:

  • Olkhon – Nabaimar campsite, 2-bed room (facilities on the floor);
  • Arshan – Marina Grove hotel, 2-bed room (facilities in the section for several rooms).

Comfortable accommodation is standard:

  • Olkhon – Nabaimar campsite, 2-bed room (room amenities);
  • Arshan – Marina Grove Hotel, 2-bed room (room amenities).
Baikal Cedar Hotel or The Arabesque Hotel 4 nights
Baikal Cedar Hotel

Featuring free private parking, Baikal Cedar Hotel is located in Listvyanka Village.

Some rooms have a seating area. Some rooms have a terrace or balcony. A flat-screen TV is provided. BAIKAL CEDAR Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

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Another option
The Arabesque Hotel

Arabeska Hotel is located in Listvyanka village, 4 km from the center.

A tour desk is available on site.

You can play billiards at the hotel. 

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Nabaymar campsite 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 19 tourists
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the selected price;
  • nutrition:
    •   Day 1: Dinner
    •   Day 2, 4: breakfast, lunch, dinner
    •   Day 3: Breakfast, dinner
    •   Day 5, 7-8: Breakfast
  • transportation services:
    •   Day 1: Irkutsk - Olkhon
    •   Day 2: Olkhon
    •   Day 4: Olkhon
    •   Day 5: Olkhon - Irkutsk
    •   Day 6: Irkutsk - Arshan
    •   Day 8: Arshan - Irkutsk
  • sightseeing services:
    •   Day 2: Trip to the northern part of Olkhon Island
    •   Day 4: Trip to the southern part of Olkhon Island

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irskutsk and back;
  • meals not included in the tour;
  • other services are not included in the price of the tour and are paid additionally.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • comfortable shoes and warm socks;
  • replacement shoes;
  • warm jacket and trousers;
  • sweater or sweatshirt;
  • a hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
  • bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
  • sunglasses;
  • sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
  • If you are taking medications, take them with you.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Jan – 31 Dec
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    6 – 13 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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    9 – 16 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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    11 – 18 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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    13 – 20 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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    16 – 23 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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